Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics power

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0 CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Carbon Footprint 216 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
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